Thunnus albacares

Yellowfin Tuna

Tot 2.4 meter
6-8 jaar
Kwetsbaar
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Yellowfin Tuna

The yellowfin tuna is one of the ocean's most powerful and streamlined predators. Named for its vivid yellow dorsal and anal fins, this pelagic marvel can reach speeds of over 75 km/h, making it one of the fastest fish in the sea. Yellowfin tuna travel in large schools and are a spectacular sight during sardine runs and baitball events off Mexico's Pacific coast.

Grootte

Tot 2.4 meter

Gewicht

Tot 200 kg

Levensduur

6-8 jaar

Status

Kwetsbaar

Waar je ze kunt vinden

Beste duiklocaties

Sea Of Cortez, MexicoBaja California Sur, MexicoCabo San Lucas, MexicoMaledivenCosta RicaGalápagos

Duiktips

Yellowfin tuna are fast and wary. The best encounters happen during baitball events and sardine runs, where they come close in feeding frenzies. Stay calm, move slowly, and avoid sudden movements. Freediving often yields closer encounters than scuba.

Beste seizoen

June to November (Mexico), year-round in tropical waters

Leefgebied

Open ocean (pelagic), tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, often near seamounts and offshore banks

Voeding

Small fish (sardines, anchovies, mackerel), squid, and crustaceans
Wist je dat?

Leuke weetjes

1

Yellowfin tuna can swim at speeds exceeding 75 km/h

2

They must swim constantly to breathe, as they cannot pump water over their gills

3

Their body temperature is warmer than the surrounding water, giving them a metabolic advantage

4

A single yellowfin can eat up to 10% of its body weight per day

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